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Do JPEG Styles alter the histogram?

Started 2 months ago | Questions thread
nnowak Veteran Member • Posts: 9,074
Re: Do JPEG Styles alter the histogram?
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StrugglingforLight wrote:

If so, would it be best to use a neutral style to get the "most accurate" histogram if shooting raw only? Or does it not matter?

Thank you.

Yes, even if shooting RAW only, the chosen Picture Style will affect the histogram.  And of course, it will also effect the rendering of the image displayed on the rear LCD and EVF.  The embedded JPEG that is in the RAW file will be generated using the chosen Picture Style, which will impact how the RAW image looks when reviewing it on your camera.

To take it a step further, white balance settings will also have all of the same impacts as Picture Style settings.

Whether or not any of it matters is up to you.

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